It’s widely believed that South Bank’s blocky, futuristic design took shape as a construction project for the 1951 Festival of Britain which celebrated the nation’s arts, architecture and futuristic technology in the rebuilding of Britain after World War 2. However, that wasn’t the case. Newly-elected PM Winston Churchill hated many of the ideas around the […]
Just minutes from Leicester Square station you’ll find a Victorian alley which inspired Harry Potter’s Daigon Alley. It’s the little-known birthplace of British cinema and film businesses were based there from 1897. The Victorian shop fronts now display antiquarian and second-hand books and all manner of trinkets, curiosities and unusual services – from antique military […]
In Britain we drive on the left, at least when the traffic is moving. But what if I told you that there was one special road in London where people drive on the right? In this episode of Hot Spots, Calum explains why we drive on the left in Britain as well as this bizarre […]
Did you know that there are two cities in London? You probably did, it’s the kind of thing we all know but don’t really now anything about. So in this episode of Historically Hot, Calum explains The City of London and how it works using places and things you can spot on your travels through […]
“The most boring and complicated subject in all of public life” – said the man who created the infamous Poll Tax. The results though were anything but. The flat tax rate which meant rich and poor paid the same, led to riots up and down the country and the removal of Margaret Thatcher. The Poll […]
We’ve all lived with some absolute horror show flatmates, here are five of them! Let us know who you’ve lived with?
It’s been another insane week in Parliament with far too many Brexit developments to keep up with! If you’re struggling to stay up to date, don’t worry! Calum has got you covered!
With Summer 2019 drawing to a close we thought that it was time to ASK LONDONERS about their summer! What’s London’s best park? Whats the best thirst quenching drink? Would you rather be stuck on the Central Line in 30 degree heat or never use Citymapper ever again? Are you missing summer or looking forward […]
Hampstead Heath has a strange new attraction. The Heath in North West London is one London’s best parks, with free views, the beautiful Kenwood House and even swimming. But now there’s something new to catch your eye: Sheep! Calum wen’t down to find out why?
The London underground has a secret. A dirty one, one which excludes vulnerable people from it’s services. Back in 2006, TFL promised to double the number of step free stations to over 90. It’s now 2019 and there still haven’t hit made their goal. So what happened? Why isn’t TFL making its network more accessible? And what […]
Hillary Clinton Graffiti/Painting Shoreditch By Street Artist Pegasus
